Anyone who wants a handgun lock can get a free one Friday at the Harris County Precinct 7 constable's office.

The giveaway takes place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the office of Constable May Walker, 5290 Griggs Road in Palm Center.

One free gun lock safety kit per family will be provided as long as supplies last, according to a news release from the constable's office.

Walker wants to promote safe handling and proper storage of handguns, particularly in homes with children because accidental shootings are the second leading cause of death for children and teenagers in the United States, the release said.

"Residents with firearms in their homes must take common sense steps to avoid accidental shootings by storing weapons locked and unloaded with ammunition secured in a separate place," Walker said in a prepared statement.

Walker's office provided these firearm safety tips:

Don't leave guns lying around the home.

Keep guns in locked, child-resistant locations.

Store guns unloaded and with ammunition secured in a separate place.

A safe or lockbox is a good place to store unloaded guns and ammunition.

A trigger lock can provide extra security when storing unloaded guns in a safe or lockbox.